. >> reporter: adrienne and anthony murray brought their two daughters to take part in the march. >> i think it's important that they understand the responsibility that they have to carry this on, martin luther king can was for equality. i want them to stand up for something. >> we shall overcome. >> reporter: the murphys joined hundreds of people filing into the san francisco streets. many were filled with stories, parents and grandparents who weren't allowed to vote. >> and now we are here parading to let them know that we are alive, we are good folks and we need to work on helping each other. >> give yourself a round of applause. >> reporter: the march ended where speakers told of king and his legacy. for many the chance to travel by rail and foot, king, the freedom marchers once did, was the most powerful journey of all. joe rosato jr., nbc bay area news. >> so special to have the gnawi inauguration day on martin luther king day as well. >> that it is. we certainly had a lovely day around the bay area. chilly in washington. chilly here but not as bad as there. >> we were warmer t